The History Channel

History, initially known as The History Channel from 1995 to 2008, is a U.S. digital cable and satellite TV network owned by A&E Networks, which is a partnership between the Hearst Corporation and the Disney–ABC Television Group of the Walt Disney Company. Alongside its main channel, History also offers sister channels like History en Español for Spanish-speaking audiences and Military History.

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Air Force One: A Timeline of Presidential Planes

1 week ago | history.com | Christopher Klein

From an early unpressurized propeller plane to jets with anti-missile tech, the 'flying White House' has taken presidential travel to new heights. USAF via Getty ImagesPublished: June 18, 2025Last Updated: June 18, 2025Few presidential perks surpass the prestige and luxury of Air Force One. Without worries about lost luggage, baggage fees or cramped middle seats, the American president travels the globe in unparalleled comfort.
Why the Fork Was Once Considered Scandalous

1 week ago | history.com | Lesley Kennedy

It’s hard to imagine a meal served without a fork. But the utensil was once viewed as unnecessary and even 'devilish.'Istock/Getty ImagesPublished: June 16, 2025Last Updated: June 16, 2025Before it became a staple of every place setting, the fork was a curiosity—mocked, resisted, even condemned as "devilish." From its ancient origins to its scandalous debut in medieval Europe, the fork's path to the modern table reflects shifting etiquette and dining norms.
The Statue of Liberty Wasn't Always Green

1 week ago | history.com | Elizabeth Yuko

At its unveiling in 1886, it was a completely different color. Bettmann Archive/Getty ImagesPublished: June 16, 2025Last Updated: June 16, 2025Early on the morning of June 17, 1885, a French navy ship carrying more than 200 crates made its way through the fog and docked at Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor after a 27-day transatlantic voyage. Inside those crates were the 350 pieces of copper-covered iron framework that would soon become the Statue of Liberty.
What Happens When a Member of Congress Passes Away?

1 week ago | history.com | Lesley Kennedy

The death of a sitting member of Congress prompts a series of protocols to honor their service and address the resulting vacancy. U.S. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg Creative PhotosPublished: June 16, 2025Last Updated: June 16, 2025How are deceased Congress members honored? When members of Congress pass away, the chamber in which they served in honors them through various traditional practices.
Was Julius Caesar Really Abducted by Pirates?

1 week ago | history.com | Christopher Klein

Legend has it he laughed at their ransom and vowed he'd get revenge. DEA PICTURE LIBRARY / Contributor, Getty ImagesPublished: June 16, 2025Last Updated: June 16, 2025It’s one of ancient history’s most swashbuckling tales. Decades before ruling Ancient Rome, a young Julius Caesar is captured by pirates as he sails the Aegean Sea. Even in captivity, the prisoner remains in charge.
5 Imperfect Fathers Who Shaped Future Presidents

2 weeks ago | history.com | Christopher Klein

They wouldn’t all earn spots on the Mount Rushmore of dads, but these fathers reared sons who won the White House. Getty ImagesPublished: June 12, 2025Last Updated: June 12, 2025Fathers have profound influences on their children’s values and ambitions, and in a few extraordinary cases in American history, they’ve also pointed them on the path to the presidency. Numerous presidential dads were themselves impressive figures. John Quincy Adams and George W.
Why Are So Many Ancient Statues Missing Their Noses?

2 weeks ago | history.com | Joseph Bennington-Castro

Across civilizations, few ancient statues survive the passage of time unscathed. Some sculptures lose their arms and others their head, yet a surprising number are missing just a nose. While this defacement is sometimes due to accidental damage, it’s more often the result of natural processes or deliberate destruction. Why would people deliberately remove statues’ noses? In many ancient cultures, statues weren’t just art—they held spiritual or symbolic power.
When Cattle Barons Hired Hit Men to Take Out Small Ranchers

2 weeks ago | history.com | Christopher Klein

In the Johnson County War, tensions between cattle moguls and small ranchers ignited the biggest, bloodiest showdown over control of the open range. Denver Post via Getty ImagesPublished: June 09, 2025Last Updated: June 09, 2025Disputes over grazing lands and water rights ignited violent conflicts across the American West in the late 1800s.
What’s the Oldest Gay Bar in the United States?

3 weeks ago | history.com | Joseph Bennington-Castro

By: Joseph Bennington-Castro These establishments have long been places of refuge for queer people. Getty ImagesPublished: June 06, 2025Last Updated: June 06, 2025It’s no surprise that some of the major events in the United States’ gay rights movement, including the 1966 “Sip In” protest at Julius’ and the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, occurred in bars.
How Wheelchairs Evolved Over the Centuries

3 weeks ago | history.com | Elizabeth Yuko

The first known representation of a wheelchair dates all the way back to the year 525. Published: June 05, 2025Last Updated: June 05, 2025Wheelchairs have been crucial throughout history for helping people get around, but it wasn’t until the 20th century’s world wars that technological advances—driven by demand from wounded soldiers—pushed mass production of wheelchairs into high gear. The most prominent wheelchair designer was probably U.S. President Franklin D.